2021 Canyon

Spectral 7

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.

MSRP$3,299
Weight32.2 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 150 / 150mm
ForkRockShox Pike Select
ShockRockShox Deluxe Select+
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetNX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
nimblestable
Spectral 7
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

24 mph

Spectral 7

26 mph

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Sizing
XS

< 5'5"

SM

5'3" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

XL

6'0" +

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Reviews
Mountain Flyer
Canyon Introduces Its New Short-Travel Spectral 125: Available Now

Feb 2022

The Spectral 125 is Canyon’s newest offering in the busy, short-travel category. It’s a trail bike with 125mm of rear wheel travel matched to a 140mm travel fork, with geometry matching the newly updated Spectral 150 long-travel line.

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MBR
Canyon Spectral CF 7 review - MBR

Nov 2021 · Alan Muldoon

As a two time winner of our Trail Bike of the Year award the Canyon Spectral CF 7 has always been the bike to beat.

Highs
  • Top quality carbon frame

Lows
  • Overdamped shock

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MTB Mag
Canyon Spectral CFR 2022 reviewed

Nov 2021 · Marco Toniolo

Last week Canyon presented the new Spectral lineup. We have been riding the CFR 29er model in the Swiss Alps, check out the video below for the full review. Remeber to click on CC for the English subtitles. Canyon  

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Beta
Canyon Introduces 27.5, Alloy, Mixed-Wheel, and Kids Spectral Models

Oct 2021 · Travis Engel

When just releasing an aluminum version simply won't do

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VeloNews
Canyon introduces 27.5, alloy, mixed-wheel, and kids Spectral models

Oct 2021 · Travis Engel

When just releasing an aluminum version simply won't do.

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Flow Mountain Bike
Canyon Spectral CF 8 CLLCTV Review | A dedicated mullet bike that's built to party

Oct 2021

Joining the 2022 Canyon Spectral lineup is this brand new mixed wheelsize option. Featuring a 29in front end that's paired to a 27.5in rear, the Spectral mullet promises the perfect balance between the two. But is it really the best of both worlds? Read on for our Canyon Spectral CF 8 CLLCTV review.

Highs
  • An absolute dream to rip corners with

  • Playful, jump-loving attitude

  • Supple and well-controlled suspension

  • Aggressive, high-traction tyres

  • Appealing spec for the money

  • Pragmatic and serviceable frame design

Lows
  • Not the best technical climber

  • Harder work on really rough & raw singletrack

  • Slow hub engagement

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Mountain Bike Action
BIKE TEST: CANYON SPECTRAL 29 CF TRAIL BIKE - Mountain Bike Action Magazine

Aug 2021 · McCoy

The rider most likely to fall in love with the Spectral is one who wants it all at a price you can’t beat

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Revolution Mountain Bike Magazine
[R]eviewed // Canyon Spectral:ON CF 8

Jul 2021 · Blake Nielsen

At 150mm of travel front and rear, coupled with relatively modest geometry numbers, the Spectral:ON slots itself into the all-rounder/playful trail bike category. Reviewer // Blake Nielsen  Photos // Matt Staggs Given the Spectral:ON’s geometry package and its amount of travel which category does the bike slot into and what type of rider is it aimed at? While the suspension package is very capable, it’s not put together to be a self shuttle’able downhill bike. It’s very nimble in the […]

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Spectral AL

ColorsTrail Teal; Stealth

Fork

Rock Shox Pike Select

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Rock Shox Deluxe Select+ RT

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM Pressfit DUB

Stem

Race Face Ride

Handlebar

Race Face Ride Riserbar, Material: Aluminium, Rise: 20 mm

Saddle

Fizik Terra Alpaca X5

Seatpost

Iridium Dropper Post, Iridium dropper posts provide seat-height adjustability, varying depending on frame size. Internally routed, cable actuated, 30.9mm diameter.

TypeDropper

Pedals

None included

Grips

Canyon G5 Grips

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX Eagle, The NX Eagle rear derailleur delivers consistent shifts thanks, in part, to its robust steel/aluminum chassis.

Crank

Truvativ Descendant 6K DUB 32T

Shifters

SRAM NX Eagle Trigger 12s, SRAM's NX Eagle shifter helps deliver the simplicity and precision a wide-range, single-ring drivetrain.

Cassette

SRAM PG-1210 Eagle 11-50 12s, SRAM's SX Eagle 11-50 cassette packs a wide, 454% gear range into a surprisingly affordable package.

Chain

SRAM SX Eagle 12s

Brakes

SRAM Guide T, The Guide T's 4-piston calipers deliver plenty of stopping power. Reach adjust ensures that instant braking control is always at hand. | SRAM Guide T

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

RaceFace AR30 | RaceFace AR30 | Shimano MT400 SH11

Tires

MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Maxx Terra, Technology: Tubeless ready | MAXXIS Dissector 2.4"

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline Rounded Edges, SRAM's 200mm Centerline front rotor ensures you always have stopping power to spare. | SRAM Centerline, 180mm

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